{"product_id":"antique-belle-epoque-jupiter-and-juno-agate-cameo-ring","title":"Antique, Belle Époque Jupiter and Juno agate cameo ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal to c.1880, this French made agate cameo ring depicts the Roman god Jupiter and goddess Juno. The mythological deities are depicted in profile overlapping one another and have been carved with the utmost precision. The stone’s contrasting layers of smokey grey, white and a rich jasper red bring depth to the flowing curls, carefully worked beard and softly folded drapery, while a simple gold surround allows the carving to take centre stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRub-over set with a ridge detail encircling, to a solid gallery which is very finely engraved with a foliate design featuring lavish scrollwork, it acts almost as an ornate gilded frame and it is a very fine detail of the piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulders are further engraved with the scrolling design and very gently taper to a solid 18ct yellow gold band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJupiter, king of the Roman gods, embodies sovereignty and authority, while his wife Juno was revered as the protector of marriage and marital faithfulness. Their paired portraits bring together themes of power and partnership, lending this miniature sculpture a particularly fitting significance as a ring: a jewel with meaning as well as beauty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse of the cameo has been hand engraved with the words \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'Jupiter et Junon', French for Jupiter and Juno, identifying the two figures portrayed on the other side. This ring is an exceptional example of the nineteenth-century revival of gem carving - an art treasured since antiquity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Natural Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLength 28mm; Width 20.9mm; Depth 6.3mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgate: \u003c\/strong\u003eQuartz polycrystalline v. Agate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked on the exterior of the shank with the French 18ct yellow gold hallmark, an eagle head. Further marked with an indistinct hallmark also on the exterior of the shank. The cameo is engraved on the underside with 'Jupiter et Junon' translating to 'Jupiter and Juno'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ring Overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Head Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 30mm; Width 22.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight of Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Wear \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique Ring Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55114022060413,"sku":"ARB-2423","price":12350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/0442\/6375\/files\/2423-Antique_VictorianJupiter_Junoagatecameoring-1.jpg?v=1743588251","url":"https:\/\/www.antiqueringboutique.com\/en-au\/products\/antique-belle-epoque-jupiter-and-juno-agate-cameo-ring","provider":"Antique Ring Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}